Storytelling
TED talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/alan_crickmore_how_storytelling_helps_parents_in_prison_stay_connected_to_their_kids
My TED talk was about the importance of connection of children with parents who are incarcerated. The speaker goes through a particular example of a child whose parent is in prison and how that affected her. He also talks about his own experience with a fraud charge he got and how he stayed connected with his kids during his time in prison, and how that affected his children with the environment in prison. He speaks of a program called Storybook Dads in the prison where he was incarcerated. It so seriously affected these hard, closed off prisoners that more often than not they were emotional. He includes sound clips of recordings from prisoners that they sent home to their families.
The purpose of the talk is to examine the ability of storytelling to connect a parent and child and how prison can break that very basic and simple connection. The Ethos of the speaker is really credible. As the speaker himself was in a prison and used this program to connect with his kids it is a shining example of the talk itself and how this type of program in a prison can help both prisoners and kids. The logos of the talk is that the author makes a clear point as how important it is to connect a parent to a child and how this program can do that job. The author also cites the amount of children who are affected by an incarcerated parent in the UK. He really doesn't have to argue that this program is beneficial or important. Pathos is vital in this talk. Most people can't say that they have experienced a parent in prison or the effects of the same, but they can definitely sympathize with this problem. They feel serious emotional connection to the children and how much it affects their mental well being.
I can luckily say that I haven't experienced a parent in prison, but I can say that I sympathize with these kids and adults. With one parent going on regular business trips as a kid and the other working a night shift at least once a week, they weren't always there to experience story time. But those nights they were both there is a very fond memory in my mind. I really chose this talk because this parent child connection is interesting to me and how such a simple act can connect them.
https://www.ted.com/talks/alan_crickmore_how_storytelling_helps_parents_in_prison_stay_connected_to_their_kids
My TED talk was about the importance of connection of children with parents who are incarcerated. The speaker goes through a particular example of a child whose parent is in prison and how that affected her. He also talks about his own experience with a fraud charge he got and how he stayed connected with his kids during his time in prison, and how that affected his children with the environment in prison. He speaks of a program called Storybook Dads in the prison where he was incarcerated. It so seriously affected these hard, closed off prisoners that more often than not they were emotional. He includes sound clips of recordings from prisoners that they sent home to their families.
The purpose of the talk is to examine the ability of storytelling to connect a parent and child and how prison can break that very basic and simple connection. The Ethos of the speaker is really credible. As the speaker himself was in a prison and used this program to connect with his kids it is a shining example of the talk itself and how this type of program in a prison can help both prisoners and kids. The logos of the talk is that the author makes a clear point as how important it is to connect a parent to a child and how this program can do that job. The author also cites the amount of children who are affected by an incarcerated parent in the UK. He really doesn't have to argue that this program is beneficial or important. Pathos is vital in this talk. Most people can't say that they have experienced a parent in prison or the effects of the same, but they can definitely sympathize with this problem. They feel serious emotional connection to the children and how much it affects their mental well being.
I can luckily say that I haven't experienced a parent in prison, but I can say that I sympathize with these kids and adults. With one parent going on regular business trips as a kid and the other working a night shift at least once a week, they weren't always there to experience story time. But those nights they were both there is a very fond memory in my mind. I really chose this talk because this parent child connection is interesting to me and how such a simple act can connect them.
Hey MICHAEL <3. This seems like a very interesting TED talk if I do say so myself. The program sounds very positive and beneficial to those involved in it. You did a very nice job explaining the talk, and the tactics used by the speaker to make his point. I would just make sure to state everything as clear as possible, and to watch out for run-ons, vagueness, or repetition. :))) love you
ReplyDeleteHey Michael,
ReplyDeleteThis is a really interesting Ted Talk. I think that it argues for a program that would be crucial to that of prisoners with children.
I connect in a similar way that you do. With both parents working full time jobs, there are sometimes weeks where Mom is in Winston Salem and then the next week when Dad is in Charlotte or San Francisco. It is difficult to deal with at times. I also immediately think of children, (especially young children), who have parents who do not live together. As a young child, it can be hard to understand why all of a sudden mom and dad do not live together and you have to wait to tell them something. It can clearly create a disconnect between parent and child, especially if one parent spends more time with the children.
This also closely relates to the fact that almost all of us are about to leave home, forever. For a lot of us, it will be the first time that we are without our parents for an extended amount of time. It will be quite the adjustment. I can agree with the fact that parents in prison need a program like this so that they can always have that crucial bond with their children.
Good job on this post!
Hey Michael! Your post was really great-- the video you watched sounds really interesting and you did a good job of explaining it and analyzing the tools and techniques used within the video. I thought you could maybe go a little more in depth with discussing the tools used, but it was still great. Plus the way you connected it back to yourself at the end was really good and a great way to conclude the post.
ReplyDeleteHey Michael!
ReplyDeleteThis Ted Talk sounds super interesting! I think this program is needed and so important! It is so positive for the kids involved. I loved how well you explained everything and how the author used tactics in order to make sure the program was well described! Good job on the post!
Hey Its Susy.
ReplyDeleteWow. This hit me. Ive watched many videos on this before and its really hard to watch how these children suffer because of a mistake their parents made. They should make more programs to intergrate parents and their children together so that bond isnt broken. I absolutely loved your blog. It addresses a problem that is occuring in many places not only here in the Unites States, but around the world.
Michael my pal this sure is a blog post! I think you did a really good job in explaining the credibility of the speaker and how he connected to his audience. Your personal connection was also a really nice touch. I wish you had explained the TEDTalk with a little more detail (ie. explaining what the Storybook Dads program was) but it's still a good job!
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